
The Wuling model known as the 'divine car' is the Wuling Hongguang, with the Wuling Hongguang as an example. Below are the specific details of the Wuling Hongguang Mini: Vehicle Positioning: The Wuling Hongguang Mini is a micro-sized pure electric vehicle with the battery located beneath the chassis. It can be charged using a standard household 220V three-pin power supply with a charging power of less than 2kW, and the charging time is approximately 6 to 9 hours. Configuration: The driver and front passenger seats can be adjusted forward and backward, and the backrest angle can also be adjusted. The rear seats support a 50:50 split-folding function. The vehicle is equipped with features such as brake force distribution, ABS anti-lock braking system, tire pressure warning, child seat interface, seatbelt reminder, parking radar, hill start assist, aluminum alloy wheels, full LCD instrument panel, power windows, and remote door locks.

I've driven several Wuling models, but the one that truly achieved legendary status has to be the Wuling Hongguang. This vehicle is practically a deity in my rural hometown—its roof can hold ten sacks of grain, and the trunk can fit two piglets. The leaf springs are so sturdy they could double as tractor parts, never flinching when hauling loads over mountain roads. My neighbor's has clocked 200,000 kilometers with repairs costing just two tires' worth. The crowning glory was when netizens filmed it taking corners via drainage ditches, spawning endless Initial D memes. The Wuling Hongguang S badge became a forum totem—some say the dealer even throws in a Fujiwara Tofu Shop decal with purchase.

Having worked in auto repair for so many years, I've often seen the Wuling Hongguang, which is revered as a divine car. Although its 1.5L engine only produces 100 horsepower, the rear-wheel-drive layout combined with a lightweight body makes it particularly agile when carrying cargo and taking corners. Its foundation is the LZW platform, a collaboration between Liuzhou Wuling and General Motors, with a high ground clearance that allows it to handle rough roads. The most incredible modified version I've seen had steel plates welded to the rear suspension and carried a full three tons of ceramic tiles. However, I must remind owners that the older Hongguang models' ABS is prone to misjudgment, so take it easy when cornering in the rain. The fundamental reason for its divine status is its price: back then, the top-of-the-line model cost just over 60,000 yuan, and now the new Hongguang PLUS with projector headlights can be driven off the lot for just over 80,000 yuan.

The so-called 'divine car' refers to the Wuling Hongguang! Last time I saw a 2014 model at the market, the dealer immediately demonstrated a 'car shaking test': four burly men jumped on the frame like it was a disco, yet the roof didn't budge at all. This front-engine, rear-wheel-drive little champ has hauled bricks and livestock, and the red cloth strips tied to its rearview mirrors have even developed a patina. The tuning scene gets even wilder—I've seen one with an AMG badge working as a wedding car, and on Douyin, there's one with the rear seats removed and turned into a KTV. Why is it worshipped? Probably because folks treat it like a workhorse, yet it can truly be driven like a supercar.

There's a good reason why the Wuling Hongguang is called the 'divine car.' In March this year, I saw a 2016 model in the mountainous areas of Yunnan—its front end was dented and held together with wire, yet it still managed to climb snow-capped mountains. This car shares its chassis with the Baojun 730 but uses thicker longitudinal beams and double-wishbone suspension. I once disassembled the fog light assembly and found the halogen bulb directly strapped to the crash beam, with the wiring under the chassis being exceptionally straightforward. What impresses me most is the dashboard design: the air conditioning knobs are larger than teacups, allowing operation even with gloves on. The legendary 'ditch drifting' technique often mentioned online is actually a special trick made possible by its 195 narrow tires and mechanical handbrake.

When I first got my driver's license, the car I drove was the Wuling Hongguang. What impressed me the most was that the steering wheel felt like holding a washbasin, yet its turning radius was even smaller than the Jetta we used in driving school. When the 1.5L naturally aspirated engine revved up to 4000 RPM, the engine noise was almost like a tractor's, which oddly made it feel particularly thrilling. Once, I helped with a move and stuffed six large suitcases plus a bicycle inside—the rear leaf springs were flattened, but it didn’t even leak oil. The new Hongguang PLUS now features a three-spoke steering wheel and a leather-wrapped gear lever, but veteran drivers still miss the classic version with its iron-clad gear stick. If we're talking about its legendary status, it was truly built by millions of owners reinforcing it with ropes and welding torches.


